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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.89, 816.82 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.89, 816.82 and 329.92 is: 455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.89 : 816.82 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.89/816.82 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.89x = 816.82 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.89x = 269,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,482.39/591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.30

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